Press Release: October 2011 Custom Swimming Pool Designer is in the Flow (October 11, 2011) – If you have ever watched an artist at work, you know it can be a truly incredible experience. When the artist is at one with his project, he gets into a flow that produces joy for the artist and […]
Many homeowners ask what is the best time to start thinking about and designing your swimming pool for summer installation in Michigan. We are starting the here in Michigan, and it is a great time to have our design team visit your yard to discover what custom elements will fit best in your back yard […]
Why, yes, you should! Or, hire us to do it for you! Our crews do routine cleaning on a pool closing appointment. The exception is if you’ve recently had an entire tree’s worth of leaves fall into your pool. That would require a bit of extra time and attention, which you can do, or we […]
That’s a great question, and much is up to personal choice. Our service team has been closing swimming pools since mid September, though we aren’t anywhere close to being finished just yet. The majority of pools are closed between September and October, though some people enjoy their pool right through November, and as long as […]
One of my favorite things is to get homeowners with swimming pools here in Michigan into a Safety Cover for their pool winterization instead of having to use a plastic cover and water bags. Safety covers come with so many obvious benefits, please read about some here: Safety Covers. I was talking with a homeowner […]
You should run a backwash cycle if you have a sand or de filter. Here’s how… We get questions all the time about how to backwash a sand filter system. These instructions are good for a sand filter, with a multi-port valve, and an automation system (we most commonly use the Pentair automation set up […]
With temperatures in the 30’s at the end of April, the 2011 swimming pool season is getting off to a wet and cold start. Even in the face of such wonderful weather, our crews are already hard at work opening up some early bird pools and weather optimists. When our team schedules your opening, you […]
Spring is here and opening your pool is just around the corner! Here in Michigan, there are some things that you should do to open your back yard swimming pool for the season. Enjoy these tips from Pietila Pools Services, your Michigan Swimming Pool Service Company! Remove leaves and debris from pool cover. Take off […]
